I Prescribe You a Buddha

"Timeless wisdom for modern life"Beth Kempton, bestselling author ofWabi SabiTHE CULT JAPANESE BESTSELLERTranslated by Erin Niimi Longhurst, the author of international bestseller, JaponismeIn this powerful book, renowned Japanese psychiatrist Yasufumi Nakoshi explores the question at the heart of so much modern anxiety: how can we find inner peace when life feels uncertain, overwhelming and out of our control? The answer? A Buddhist prescription.Through small daily practices and compassionate insights, I Prescribe You a Buddha shows you how to:- quiet overthinking and mental spirals- feel calmer in the face of uncertainty- let go of pressure, perfectionism and comparison- approach difficult emotions with greater clarity and self-compassion- find meaning and steadiness in everyday lifeThis is a calm and practical guide to changing the way we relate to our thoughts, emotions and everyday struggles. Anyone can practice Buddhist disciplines in their daily life to clear their mind, deal with life's challenges with more clarity and live each day more brightly. Warm, wise and deeply reassuring, this is the perfect read for anyone searching for calm in a noisy world.

Yasufumi Nakoshi is a Japanese psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and bestselling author known for bridging modern mental health with Buddhist philosophy. Drawing on his clinical experience, Nakoshi explores how ancient Buddhist insights can be applied to contemporary psychological struggles, offering practical tools for reducing anxiety and cultivating a calmer, more meaningful life.His work focuses on fundamental human questions - how to cope with suffering, how to live with awareness, and how to find meaning in an uncertain world. Nakoshi argues that much of modern anxiety stems from avoiding life’s most basic existential question. By combining psychiatric insight with accessible Buddhist practice, he offers readers a clear and compassionate path toward greater psychological balance and peace.